Principal Combat System Engineer

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: 18810

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Principal Combat System Engineer at our Portsmouth site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Principal Combat System Engineer, you will lead and shape the Strike Net programme within the Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Service (NCSISS), helping the Royal Navy to mature its Combat Systems Design Authority role.

Day-to-day, you’ll lead a team of engineers to deliver a prioritised programme of Strike Net activities, develop technical delivery plans, coordinate integration and trials, and provide impartial advice to MOD and suppliers.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Acting as the Strike Net Capability Lead, directing Combat Systems Engineers on programme development
• Leading the delivery of a Strike Net Technical Delivery Plan across multiple workstreams
• Engaging with customers, stakeholders and suppliers to align capability and programme requirements
• Reviewing test plans, leading trials and overseeing post-trial analysis
• Producing technical documentation and supporting artefacts for customer submissions
• Supporting and directing sea trials on Royal Navy ships including potential overseas deployments
  
  
  

Essential Experience Of The Principal Combat System Engineer

• Strong leadership skills and proven management experience
• Proven experience on maritime combat systems
• Thorough knowledge of Test & Evaluation and Integration
• 10+ years relevant experience in engineering or systems engineering
• Ability to analyse problems logically and resolve issues
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical issues clearly
  
  
  

Essential Qualifications For The Principal Combat System Engineer

• Honours degree in Engineering, Physics or similar
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or willingness to work towards
• HNC/D level qualification (or equivalent) may be accepted with relevant experience
  
  
  

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is full-time, based at Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP). Hybrid working patterns are available. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites in the UK and abroad will be expected.

Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP)

Portsmouth Technology Park is one of QinetiQ’s key facilities, focusing on advanced technology development and engineering services. It is dedicated to research and development, ensuring that complex systems are designed, integrated and tested effectively to meet operational requirements. The facility utilises sophisticated modelling and simulation techniques to analyse and predict performance.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
  
  
  

Our Recruitment Process

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

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